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Kayli Zabroski

Iron River

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with a proven track record, excelling in complaint resolution and staff training. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at multitasking and maintaining operational efficiency, fostering a positive customer experience that encourages repeat business.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Sweet Fire Tobacco
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Resolved customer inquiries and concerns by applying company protocols, ensuring high satisfaction levels and fostering repeat business.
  • Processed transactions efficiently by operating POS systems, maintained accurate cash handling procedures, and supported daily store operations to ensure smooth customer experiences.
  • Facilitated product knowledge sessions for customers, clearly explaining merchandise features and promoting add-on sales to enhance the retail experience.
  • Promoted tobacco safety standards by informing customers of age restrictions, health regulations, and compliance requirements during each transaction.
  • Implemented inventory tracking procedures, ensuring stock levels remained accurate and shelves were consistently replenished for optimal customer availability.
  • Streamlined opening and closing procedures by standardizing checklists and coordinating shift handovers, thus supporting efficient daily store operations and consistent compliance with company standards.
  • Advanced customer loyalty initiatives by introducing personalized service approaches and cultivating positive interactions that encouraged repeat visits and enhanced overall satisfaction.
  • Championed loss prevention efforts by monitoring suspicious activity on the sales floor, reporting incidents in accordance with company policy, and supporting a secure shopping environment for both staff and customers.

Stay at Home Mother

Self
2020 - 2024

Took time off to be a stay at home mother.

Assistant Store Manager

Krist Oil Company
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Education

All Required

McHenry West Campus
McHenry
01-2014

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Account updating
  • Complaint resolution
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Administrative support
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Filing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Problem-solving
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Typing 65 wpm
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Staff training
  • Computer proficiency
  • Calm demeanor

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Sweet Fire Tobacco
06.2024 - 08.2025

Assistant Store Manager

Krist Oil Company
09.2018 - 01.2020

Stay at Home Mother

Self
2020 - 2024

All Required

McHenry West Campus